Watchbird

Cyber Monday, November 27, 2023

This morning, I spent some hours exploring cyber offerings without clicking any buy buttons. I’ll gamble that throughout this holiday season, almost anything wished for will still be available and on sale.

I did subscribe to streaming platforms. Most are offering deals now. My iPad lets me watch Hulu, Disney, and Premium YouTube. The iPad can help me drift off when I’m too wired to fall asleep.

I started watching the streaming by tuning into “Yellowstone,” a highly acclaimed series starring Kevin Cosner. I couldn’t hang on watching much beyond its opening scenes that suggested cruelty to horses. I’ll revisit the series by ignoring its upsetting qualities and wrapping my head around its potential to entertain.

Yesterday, I blocked the hole my puppy, Chase, dug under the fence and wiggled through, escaping our yard and visiting neighbors. All day yesterday, I watched him and saw him lacking a smidge of interest in the area where he had dug out. He’s probably not intent on escaping but as an opportunist will upon spotting an avenue.

I’m planning to take Chase shopping to widen his perspective. Maybe to Home Depot, where dogs are welcome, and anyway, where I ought to go and say hello to former coworkers. If Chase behaves while in HD, he could accompany me to WinCo, which also allows animals.

Dear Friends: After the slammer sales days at Macy’s, I have some free ones. Diana